Baring anything strange, I should be there as well... with a much "fresher" bike.

At least it'll be less bouncy, which - aparently - is a good thing... on a bike!

Re: Pre-Ride

There WILL be a pre-ride - Route TBD.
There's a chance MEL will be coming down.
Of so we'll wind our way around Q's loop and Silver Falls on our way to meet up with her - and hopefully DR JACKAL in Silverton.
If not... we'll have to see...